LiveFutsal World Cup preliminary round report The line-up for October's main round is set after 16 teams progressed from the preliminary round on the road to Lithuania.
LiveLithuania to host 2020 Futsal World Cup Lithuania has been selected to stage the 2020 FIFA Futsal World Cup, the first in Europe since 1996, and will be joined by six other UEFA nations in the finals.
LiveArgentina beat Russia in Futsal World Cup final Argentina beat Russia 5-4 despite three Eder Lima goals in a meeting of two first-time finalists in Colombia while Portugal were pipped to bronze by Iran.
LiveRussia, Portugal progress as Spain, Italy fall Russia and Portugal are through to the FIFA Futsal World Cup semi-finals but Spain and Italy, along with holders Brazil, are among the casualties in the knockouts so far.
LiveEuropean clean sweep in World Cup group stage Europe's representatives Portugal, Russia, Italy, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Spain all secured top-two finishes in the group stage to reach the last 16.
Live Futsal World Cup in Colombia: preview Portugal, Russia, Italy, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Spain are representing Europe in the FIFA Futsal World Cup: we look at the challengers in Colombia.
LiveSpain face Iran again in Futsal World Cup draw Ukraine will take on holders Brazil while European champions Spain have again been matched with Iran in the draw for the 2016 FIFA Futsal World Cup final tournament.
LiveAzerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Spain into World Cup Azerbaijan have earned a FIFA Futsal World Cup debut after they, Italy, Kazakhstan, Portugal, Russia, Spain and Ukraine came through their play-offs to reach the finals.
LiveSlovenia make history with Spain futsal success Slovenia's 1-0 first-leg defeat of Spain ended a string of streaks held by the European champions, including 27 straight wins and unbeaten runs of more than a decade.
LiveFutsal World Cup first-leg results Russia, Italy, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Portugal and Slovenia, who surprisingly defeated Spain 1-0, were the winners in the play-off first legs. Returns on 12/13 April.
LiveFutsal World Cup play-off preview Just over a month on from UEFA Futsal EURO 2016, Europe's finest are back in action in the FIFA Futsal World Cup play-offs with Serbia facing Portugal again.
LiveFIFA Futsal World Cup play-off draw Two-time FIFA Futsal World Cup winners Spain will meet Slovenia for a place in the 2016 tournament in Colombia while Serbia are rematched with Portugal in the play-off draw.
LiveFIFA Futsal World Cup play-off lineup set Two-time winners Spain will contest the play-offs for the 2016 FIFA Futsal World Cup along 13 other sides, with ten of the 12 UEFA Futsal EURO 2016 finalists through in total.
LiveSix sides sew up World Cup main round berths Moldova, Sweden, France, Latvia, England and Finland won through from the FIFA Futsal World Cup preliminary round to join the top teams in December's main round.
LiveFutsal World Cup qualifying draws made Spain will travel to the Netherlands as they begin their bid to win a third title while debutants Denmark and Wales will meet after the preliminary and main round draws were made.
LiveMaster the Ball: Free promotional futsal flier UEFA has produced a free to download flier 'Master the Ball' in 11 languages explaining the benefits and laws of futsal with testimonies from the likes of Lionel Messi.
Live2016 Futsal World Cup for Colombia Colombia has been selected to stage the eighth FIFA Futsal World Cup in 2016 with Bogota, Villavicencio, Bucaramanga, Cucuta, Ibaque and Neiva proposed as the host cities.
LiveKike ends stellar Spain career "The moment has finally arrived," said Spain captain Kike as he ended an international career that brought two FIFA Futsal World Cup triumphs and five UEFA Futsal EUROs.
LiveBrazil beat Spain to retain crown A Neto double, including the extra-time winner 19 seconds from time, secured back-to-back FIFA Futsal World Cup triumphs for Brazil at the expense of regular rivals Spain.
LiveItaly ease past Colombia to take bronze Fortino struck twice after Sergio Romano had opened the scoring to seal a 3-0 victory for Italy in their third-place play-off against Colombia, who lost goalkeeper Juan Lozano to a red card.
LiveSpain see off Italy to set up Brazil final date Spain won the all-European semi-final in Bangkok 4-1 against Italy to advance to Sunday's FIFA Futsal World Cup final against holders Brazil, the conquerors of Colombia.
LiveSpain and Italy to meet for final berth Spain and Italy will meet in Friday's FIFA Futsal World Cup semi-finals after winning their last-eight encounters, though Ukraine missed out following a defeat by Colombia.
LiveEuropean forces to collide in quarter-finals There will be two all-European quarter-finals at the FIFA Futsal World Cup with Spain meeting Russia, and Portugal up against Italy following the conclusion of the round of 16 in Thailand.
LiveEuropean clean sweep at Futsal World Cup Ukraine, Spain, Italy, Serbia and Russia all topped their groups unbeaten and the Czech Republic and Portugal also progressed to ensure all seven European sides made the last 16.
LiveSpain lead Europe's Thailand challenge European champions Spain are out to reclaim the FIFA Futsal World Cup they lost in 2008 while Serbia make their debut among the seven-strong European entry in Thailand.
LiveRicardinho on Portugal's Thailand potential Ricardinho hopes Portugal can turn UEFA Futsal EURO 2012 regret into a positive at the FIFA Futsal World Cup as he tells UEFA.com about his aims for Thailand and his career in Japan.
LivePortugal paired with Futsal World Cup holders Brazil Portugal have been drawn with FIFA Futsal World Cup holders Brazil while two-time winners Spain have a test against Iran after the groups were set for November's finals in Thailand.
LiveDebutants Serbia among World Cup seven Serbia will make their debut in Thailand after coming through the play-offs along with Spain, Italy, Russia, Portugal and, in thrilling fashion, Ukraine and the Czech Republic.
LiveEurope's Futsal World Cup seven to be decided Europe's seven-strong contingent at the 2012 FIFA Futsal World Cup in Thailand will be decided over the next few days when the second legs of the play-offs take place.
LiveSlovenia on top, big powers in front Slovenia could be headed for their first FIFA Futsal World Cup after a 2-0 play-off first-leg win against the Czech Republic, while Spain, Portugal, Russia and Italy look good in their ties.
LiveFutsal World Cup play-offs begin The FIFA Futsal World Cup play-offs start on Sunday with seven places on offer in the November finals in Thailand, two-time winners Spain and 2004 runners-up Italy among the hopefuls.
LiveFledglings Norway among futsal aristocracy Less than two years after their debut, Norway face Italy in the FIFA Futsal World Cup play-offs and coach Esten Oddmund Saether discusses their rise ahead of their first ever home match.
LiveFutsal World Cup play-off draw made The play-off draw has produced these ties: Norway v Italy, Slovenia v Czech Republic, Azerbaijan v Russia, Slovakia v Spain, Hungary v Serbia, Belarus v Portugal, Romania v Ukraine.
LiveFutsal World Cup play-off lineup set Spain, Italy, Serbia, Portugal, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Russia, Romania, Slovenia, Azerbaijan, Norway, Slovakia, Belarus and Hungary, progressed from the main round.
LiveEURO hopefuls enter Futsal World Cup The 12 Futsal EURO finalists are among 28 teams taking part in the FIFA Futsal World Cup main round from Thursday, with Ukraine, Azerbaijan and Croatia in the same group.
LiveSeven through after final-day drama EURO finalists Turkey moved through from the preliminary round with Moldova, Bulgaria, Latvia and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and best runners-up France and Norway.
LiveFutsal World Cup qualifying starts Turkey, who will play at UEFA Futsal EURO 2012, are among 20 teams starting their FIFA Futsal World Cup qualifying campaign in the preliminary round from Thursday until Sunday.
LiveNations learn Futsal World Cup qualifying path Spain will begin their bid to reclaim the FIFA Futsal World Cup against Belgium and Bosnia and Herzegovina after the draws for the 2012 preliminary and main rounds were made.
LiveSeven slots for Europe at Futsal World Cup UEFA has been allocated seven places at the 24-team 2012 FIFA Futsal World Cup in Thailand and qualifying will be set in motion with the preliminary and main round draws on 7 July.
LiveFalcão hails Kairat and European futsal Brazil star Falcão recently made the UEFA Futsal Cup semi-final draw and told UEFA.com about host club Kairat Almaty, his love of the European game and Ricardinho's tattoo tribute.
LiveThailand to be 2012 hosts The 2012 FIFA Futsal World Cup will be held in Thailand and played in the autumn of that year, with two-time winners Spain hoping to wrest the title back from Brazil.
LiveBrazil relieve Spain of title Brazil 2-2 Spain(aet, Brazil win 4-3 on pens)Spain's eight-year hold on the FIFA Futsal World Cup is over after a penalty shoot-out triumph gave Brazil victory.
LiveRodríguez's pride in defeat Spain captain Javi Rodríguez expressed pride at their performance after his fourth final ended with defeat but there was consolation for Pula of fourth-placed Russia as he finished top scorer.
LiveTimely Italy clinch World Cup bronze Russia 1-2 ItalyA last-minute goal by Saad Assis ensured Italy beat Russia to take third place at the 2008 FIFA Futsal World Cup in Brazil.
LiveSpain pip Italy in epic semi-final Spain 3-2 Italy (aet)Holders Spain will play Brazil in Sunday's final after Adriano Foglia put through his own goal in the last second of extra time in Rio de Janeiro.
LiveRussia dream ended by Brazil Russia 2-4 BrazilRussia are out after a semi-final defeat by Brazil, with the Spanish-based trio of Schumacher, Vinicius Elías and Gabriel on target for the hosts.
LiveItaly set up Spain rematch in Brazil Holders Spain will meet 2004 runners-up Italy and former European champions Russia are to take on hosts Brazil in the FIFA Futsal World Cup semi-finals after winning their way through from the second group stage.
LiveSpain progress amid Russian relief Holders Spain are through to Thursday's semi-finals and Russia are well positioned to join them after a dramatic last-second win against Paraguay on Sunday but Italy were beaten and Ukraine eliminated.
LiveSpain and Italy beat old rivals Spain and Italy got the better of European rivals Russia and Ukraine on the opening day of the FIFA Futsal World Cup second group stage but the holders needed four goals in the last ten minutes.
LiveQuartet through as Czechs and Portugal fall Spain, Italy, Ukraine and Russia are through to the FIFA Futsal World Cup second group stage – but Portugal and the Czech Republic had their hopes dashed as the opening round ended.
LiveRecord win boosts Russia bid Russia claimed a record FIFA Futsal World Cup win and further victories for Portugal, Ukraine and the Czech Republic ensured that all six of Europe's entrants go into their last first group stage fixtures in contention.
LiveSpain and Italy make strides Spain and Italy got the better of the Czech Republic and Portugal in the two all-European ties in the FIFA Futsal World Cup first group stage and Ukraine drew 2-2 against Argentina but Russia lost heavily to Brazil.
LiveEuropean contenders claim clean sweep All six European contenders have now played at the FIFA Futsal World Cup in Brazil and Spain, Italy, the Czech Republic, Portugal, Russia and Ukraine all registered victory in the latest set of matches.
LiveEarly relief for Spain and Italy FIFA Futsal World Cup holders Spain needed to come back from 3-0 down to hold Iran 3-3 in the opening fixture of their title defence in Brazil while 2004 runners-up Italy claimed a narrow 1-0 win against Thailand.
LiveFutsal's finest head for Brazil Spain aim to complete a hat-trick of FIFA Futsal World Cup titles as the European champions and continental rivals Italy, Russia, Ukraine, the Czech Republic and Portugal get their campaigns under way in Brazil.
LiveSpain handed Czech test in futsal draw Holders Spain have been placed in a group with the Czech Republic, Iran, Uruguay and Libya after the draw was made for the FIFA Futsal World Cup finals in Brazil.
LiveItaly complete World Cup sextet Italy qualified for the FIFA Futsal World Cup taking place in Brazil after a 3-0 win in Croatia gave them a 9-3 aggregate play-off victory over their hosts.
LiveCzechs edge Romania in thriller The Czech Republic qualified for the FIFA Futsal World Cup finals after an away goals play-off triumph over Romania while Ukraine and Portugal also booked their berths in Brazil.
LiveRussia book their ticket to Brazil Russia booked their place in the finals of the 2008 FIFA Futsal World Cup after a 1-1 draw in Schelkovo completed a 6-2 aggregate play-off win against Belarus.
LiveSpain confirm title defence Spain will bid for a third straight FIFA Futsal World Cup victory in Brazil this autumn after completing a comfortable 13-1 aggregate play-off win against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
